CARLING TOWNSHIP, Ont. - Police say a man is facing a murder charge after the body of a 39-year-old woman was found northwest of Parry Sound, Ont.

Provincial police say the body of Nancy McGrath was found on Saturday night in a rural area of Carling Township, Ont.

An autopsy is scheduled for Tuesday in Sudbury, Ont.

Investigators say 26-year-old Vincent Barnes of Carling Township is charged with second-degree murder.

OPP say the investigation is continuing and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators.